Hot on the heels of his mom, 20-year-old Dexter turns up on the Square in search of some answers and to get to meet the family he never knew he had.

Actor Khali Best has landed the role of Dexter and will be a new regular cast member for the BBC soap.

Pictured: New cast members Khali Best and Clare Perkins.

Best told Digital Spy: "I am delighted to be joining the cast of EastEnders and working with such great actors so early in my career is an amazing opportunity. I am really excited to see what the writers have in store."

EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman added: "Dexter is a force of nature: cheeky, forthright, confident but highly protective of his mom and vice versa. He'll work at the Arches and be a great mate for Jay and Lola. I am sure he'll be hugely popular with the audience."